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Removal Procedure

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  1. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove door sill plates from top of rocker molding.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Door Sill Plates
    GM831925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove screw (1) from front of rocker panel molding.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rocker Panel Molding Screws & Push-In Retainers
    GM831929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Release the push-in retainers (2) from the lower rocker panel molding using a trim removal tool.
  4. Remove upper push in retainer (3).
  5. NOTE: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.
  6. Remove the rocker panel molding from the rocker panel.